Plymouth was briefly cut off from the outside world this morning during Storm Emma, as ferocious winds battered the city and icy conditions made roads treacherous.

Plymouth Railway Station has confirmed all trains heading north out of Plymouth have been suspended until further notice, because of damage to the sea wall at Dawlish.

The spokesperson said all passengers are now being advised not to travel and it was not known when services would resume.

A limited service is still operating into Cornwall, but passengers are advised to check before travelling.

The A38 was closed at Haldon Hill in Devon - where hundreds of motorists had to rescued from vehicles last night - but is now reopen. It has also reopened in Cornwall, after the Glyn Valley was blocked in both directions by snow.